There’s something a bit magical about the historic regional town of Ballarat in the dark, cold months – and that is exactly what the Ballarat Winter Festival seeks to amplify.
Until July 27, the Gold Rush town will come alive with food and wine events, gigs and performances, a huge market and glowing Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill.
Highlights of the program include the much-loved pop-up skating rink; the Hot Choc Showdown, aka your chance to sample decadent hot chocolates by more than 25 local venues; the Ukiyo Spiegeltent, where you can catch circus and comedy acts; and the Design Exchange Market, which brings together a number of independent designers, artists and creators.
Phew, talk about jam-packed! You can check out the full program on the Ballarat Winter Festival's website.